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| BEDP: Business English Diploma Program with Work Practicum Offered at:
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Modules Please note that all modules cover exactly one week, or 26 ½ of in-class instruction. The learning objectives mentioned for each module are general objectives that can and occasionally will be modified to accommodate different levels and needs. The list of learning objectives listed for each module is not necessarily exhaustive, and further objectives may be included to better respond to the needs of students. All modules include grammar review sessions specifically tailored to business English.  Module 1: Writing and Reading Business English Develop a more powerful writing styleRemedy grammar and style weaknessesWrite professional letters for a variety of occasionsWrite memos, faxes, notes, summaries, and reportsBecome familiar with the content and style of business publications Module 2: Jobs and CareersAnalyze personal needs and aspirationsResearch possible career pathsWrite a resume in at least 2 formatsWrite a cover letter and other forms of correspondence related to job searchDevelop interview techniques, both as interviewer and interviewee Module 3: Presentations and ExplanationsStudy challenges and problems of public speakingGain the confidence to easily interact with an audienceDevelop a professional presentation styleLearn to deliver a clear and effectively structured presentationExplain technical processes and operations in easily comprehensible terms Module 4: Intercultural Business CommunicationDevelop awareness of your own cultural background and perceptions Analyze the impact of culture on business communicationsMeet and entertain foreign guests in a professional mannerStudy North American business culture Learn the basic logistics of international conferences and meetings Module 5: Business Contexts and IssuesReinforce reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through integrated exercises Build team working skills Reflect critically on current business issuesExplore sources of business information and research toolsConsider problems of ethics in business Module 6: Meetings and Problem SolvingStudy different forms of meetings and their mechanicsAnalyze do’s and don’ts of effective meetingsLearn to prepare a clear agenda, and take accurate and appropriate minutesUnderstand verbal and non-verbal signs in meetingsLearn problem-solving in an office environment, and the role of meetings in problem-solving Module 7:Telephone and Reception SkillsDevelop appropriate telephone skillsLearn how to deal with different people on the phoneTake effective notes of telephone conversationsEnhance listening skillsProject a professional and assertive image in meeting new business partners Module 8: Sales, Marketing, and NegotiationsUnderstand the basics of marketing and salesAnalyze the role of business English in marketingLearn how to design an effective sales presentationStudy the basics of negotiating, and negotiating across culturesApply negotiating skills to sales and marketing situations |
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